700x28c, commuting slicks, puncture protection

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[4F]

I ran continental sports contacts for 5 years without a puncture and then got 7 in 6 weeks.

Now using schwalbe marathon plus's and so far very impressed and I found them easier to fit than the continentals.

 

[Tynan]

some like gators, I didn't, I gave them away after three weeks, punctures, cutting up and skated in the wet something scarey

suffice to say me and them and London commuting didn't get on

M+ are about an inch thick on the centre line, no wonder they're good with punctures

 

[GrahamG]

I take it you want something fairly lightweight then?

 

[beancounter]

I put Marathon Plus on my old mtb for commuting.

The weight of the bike doubled.

Haven't had a puncture though.

bc

 

[twowheelsgood]

Neither. Panaracer Paselas. All black version is best if you can find 'em.

305g and pretty puncture proof until worn. Better than that they have a very supple ride, something most "puncture resistant" tyres don't. Armadillo's in particular I had were bloody awful.

 

[Notsoblue]

I've got a pair of 700x28c Armadillo Nimbus tyres and haven't had a puncture on them in the three months I've been using them on my Daily commute through central London.

 

[Greenbank]

Conti GP 4 Seasons (available in 28mm).

Usually good for at least 5000km before they are worn enough that the fairie starts to attack frequently. I usually replace the tyre after the 2nd or 3rd visitation if it's done this distance.

I'd also second the comments about the Panaracer Pasela TG . I want to replace the ugly beige sidewalled versions I got on the geared Audax bike but they are remaining annoyingly p*nct*r* free.

Bikejournal also shows that my Panaracer Stradius Elite TG (26mm) on my SON dynohub wheel has been going for 5600km.

 

[twowheelsgood]

A-ha am I the only one with the secret of the mythical black Pasela then?

Seriously these tyres are the business for general riding.